Family Homeless Services
Overview
Supports and Workshops
Psychotherapy/Counselling Service
Respond offer in-house Counselling and Psychotherapy Service. It is a talking therapy that can be of great support in times of crisis or change. It involves providing professional assistance to people who are experiencing personal issues to help alleviate those difficulties. Your keyworker will discuss this with you on arrivals to the service and talk you through the referral process.
Workshops
Workshops in homeless services are designed based on the expressed needs and suggestions of service users. Covering topics ranging from budgeting and job readiness to mental health, wellbeing and substance abuse, these workshops address the most pressing concerns of individuals experiencing homelessness. By incorporating service user feedback, we ensure relevance and effectiveness while you are with us.
We extend empowerment by connecting service users with community supports. Through partnerships with local organizations, we offer access to additional resources, services, and opportunities tailored to their needs within the community.
By linking into community support networks, this will provide ongoing assistance, resources, and opportunities, ensuring sustained progress and empowerment long after your time with us
Housing Progression
Weekly Housing progression workshops in homeless services focus on empowering individuals to navigate their journey towards stable housing. These workshops cover topics such as budgeting, Higher HAP rental assistance, tenant rights, and housing search strategies. By providing practical skills and knowledge, and removing the myths around housing we aim equip individuals with the tools needed to secure and maintain housing independence
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By Phone
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
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Out of Hours for access to emergency accommodation out of hours |
If you are a DCC housing applicant or your last permanent address is within the DCC, if you require access to homeless services
Central Placement Service for families
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By Phone
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
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Homeless Freephone
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By Phone
8:30am – 6:00pm
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Extended hours for access to emergency accommodation out of hours for the Dublin Region
10.00am to 10.00pm 7 days a week
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By email
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If you are an SDCC housing applicant or your last permanent address is within the SDCC, if you require access to homeless services
SDCC Assessment and Placements Team
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By Phone
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
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Homeless Freephone
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Extended hours for access to emergency accommodation out of hours for the Dublin Region
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By email |
If you are Fingal housing applicant and your last permanent address is situated in the Fingal County Council area
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By Phone
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
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Homeless Freephone
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Extended hours for access to emergency accommodation out of hours for the Dublin Region
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By email |
Role of keyworkers / Role of CYD
Child & Youth Development
Child and youth development workers in our services offer programs for families experiencing various challenges, including homelessness. These programs often include family support services, parenting classes, educational workshops, and recreational activities aimed at strengthening family bonds, enhancing parenting skills, promoting resilience, and addressing the unique needs of families.
Keyworkers
Keyworkers in our homeless services offer multifaceted support, balancing immediate needs with housing-focused strategies. They provide personalized support planning with each individual, advocacy, and resources to address immediate challenges, while also supporting each person towards stable housing solutions. They empower service users to overcome challenges, and rebuild their lives with sustainable housing at the forefront.
Role of keyworkers / Role of CYD
Info for service providers
Our Family homelessness services offer tailored support, including housing assistance, counselling and supports identified by each individual .We focus on holistic solutions, addressing the unique needs of each family member to foster stability and well-being. We work collaboratively though a trauma informed approach with external professionals, working brings together diverse expertise and resources to achieve common goals. By pooling knowledge and efforts, we can innovate, problem-solve, and deliver more comprehensive solutions for families in our Homeless services. Through collaboration, we maximize impact and create lasting positive change.
We wish you many satisfied residents.
“Thank you to your team for this year, for everything you have done for me and my children. We wish you many satisfied residents. We also wish you a happy and joyful life. We will miss you very much and we will always remember you with great thanks”
LJ
Thank you for making things so comfortable for us!
“We would like to say thank you for everything you have all done for myself and my children. We will be forever grateful and we will never forget our experience there. Thank you for making things so comfortable for us! Yous were all amazing and we will miss you a”
KC
The chats, the comfort..
“I want to thank you all for all the help you have given me and my daughter. The chats, the comfort and just making this difficult time for me a little easier. If it wasn’t for the staff here I believe everyone would be less happy. I am so grateful and will remember you all fondly”
LH
Thank you is simply not enough!
“Thank you is simply not enough! You guys are a blessing, to have had you there when we needed youthe most is a part of my life I will never forget. All our love”
EH
